lessphp fatal error: load error: failed to find /home4/undersea/public_html/blog/wp-content/themes/Underseas/style.less{"id":1057,"date":"2017-08-22T10:58:32","date_gmt":"2017-08-22T15:58:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/?p=1057"},"modified":"2017-08-22T10:58:32","modified_gmt":"2017-08-22T15:58:32","slug":"5-ways-help-protect-oceans-everyday-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/5-ways-help-protect-oceans-everyday-life\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways To Help Protect Our Oceans In Your Everyday Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/01-straw-wars.adapt_.1190.1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1064\" src=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/01-straw-wars.adapt_.1190.1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/01-straw-wars.adapt_.1190.1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/01-straw-wars.adapt_.1190.1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/01-straw-wars.adapt_.1190.1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/01-straw-wars.adapt_.1190.1.jpg 1190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>It's no secret that our precious oceans are in a state of turmoil. From daily polluted runoff making its ways into our beaches a bays to the gigantic island of plastic collecting in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, our beautiful ocean home needs your help. \u00a0And as a diver, it's even more important\u00a0to do all we can to protect the underwater world we love for not only our enjoyment but for that of the future divers ahead of us.<\/p>\n<p>Saving our oceans may seem like a daunting task at first but you don't have to start a successful non-profit or donate thousands of dollars to different causes to make a lasting impact. \u00a0There are plenty of things you can do from home and in your daily life that can make a difference, many of which cost nothing. Here is our list of the top 5 things you can do every day to save our oceans. \u00a0Most importantly, never forget the famous words of\u00a0Mahatma Gandhi:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cBe the change that you wish to see in the world.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">5 Ways To Save Our Oceans In Your Everyday Life<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>#1. BYOS - BRING YOUR OWN STRAW<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/smoothie-with-straw-upper-half-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1058\" src=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/smoothie-with-straw-upper-half-1-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>We need to start a straw revolution! Small and light weight, straws virtually never make it into recycling bins. Although straws amount to a small fraction of the overall ocean plastic, due to its small size it is one of the worst polluters because it entangles marine animals and is consumed by fish. Let's rid the oceans one straw at a time by \"Bringing Your Own Straw\" (BYOS)! You can easily purchase lovely stainless steel straws online or at any Starbucks. Keep it in a portable pouch in your purse or car and bring it into any restaurant with you to use. Then just rinse and repeat. Simple as that!<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><!-- .clear (end) -->\n<h3>#2. BYOB - BRING YOUR OWN BAG<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/reusable-canvas-bag.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1059\" src=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/reusable-canvas-bag-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Did you know that by the year 2050 experts believe there will be more plastic in our oceans than fish?!? That is a sad thought, but you can make a difference TODAY just by cutting plastic bags out of your everyday life. When you go to the store, bring your own canvas, reusable bags. When you pack a lunch, purchase and use reusable sandwich and snack baggies. And if you must use plastic bags at some point (because we all forget our canvas bags now and then) save up your plastic bags and bring them into your closest recycling center. \u00a0Most grocery stores can do this for you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><!-- .clear (end) -->\n<h3>#3. \u00a0STOP USING BOTTLED WATER<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/dqi9rvjo-4miwf4pswrnmdhge77nnmnbf28_8dxacsy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1060\" src=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/dqi9rvjo-4miwf4pswrnmdhge77nnmnbf28_8dxacsy-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Please, we beg you....stop consuming bottled water!!! Here are the sad facts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Americans used about 50 billion plastic water bottles last year.<\/li>\n<li>We only recycled\u00a038% of those used.<\/li>\n<li>The energy we waste using bottled water would be enough to power 190,000 homes.<\/li>\n<li>Making bottles to meet America\u2019s demand for bottled water uses more than 17 million barrels of oil annually, enough to fuel 1.3 million cars for a year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The solution is simple....buy a reusable water bottle or canteen. \u00a0You see them for sale EVERYWHERE from plain colors to really cool designs. Buy one, fill it up at home or on the go and drink. Fill and repeat. Nuf' said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><!-- .clear (end) -->\n<h3>#4. EAT SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/seafood.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1062\" src=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/seafood-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/seafood-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/seafood.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>According to the U.N.'s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), three-quarters of the world\u2019s fisheries are now overexploited, fully exploited, significantly depleted or recovering from overexploitation. \u00a0Our ocean's fisheries are on the verge of collapse and you can help by carrying a sustainable seafood card with you when shopping or dining out. \u00a0 This card developed by the Monterey Bay Aquarium lists which seafood items are good to eat and which we should stay away from. \u00a0You can get the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.seafoodwatch.org\/seafood-recommendations\/our-app\">Seafood Watch app here.<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><!-- .clear (end) -->\n<h3>#5. \u00a0BYOC - BRING YOUR OWN CUP<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/02-straw-wars.adapt_.1900.1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1063\" src=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/02-straw-wars.adapt_.1900.1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Yes, one more BYO.....please, bring your own cup! Trash cans the world over are overflowing with disposable plastic cups. \u00a0Think about how many times a week you grab something to go and a plastic or even worse, styrofoam drink comes with it? You can easily cut down on this trash by purchasing a cute or classy plastic, glass or stainless steel reusable cup for your daily coffee and or fountain drinks. And just as we suggested for the straws and bottled water above, just rinse after each use and repeat. Simple yet largely impactful!<\/p>\n<p>We could go on and on\u00a0listing even more ways to help save our oceans in your everyday life, but we feel these are the 5 most easily implementable changes that have the most impact. \u00a0And if you want to have even more impact, share what you're doing with your friends! Share this post with everyone you know and tell them about the changes you are making in your life to help preserve our precious ocean resources.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It's no secret that our precious oceans are in a state of turmoil. From daily polluted runoff making its ways into our beaches a bays to the gigantic island of plastic collecting in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, our beautiful ocean home needs your help. \u00a0And as a diver, it's even more important\u00a0to do all we can to protect&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/5-ways-help-protect-oceans-everyday-life\/\" class=\"read-more\">Continue Reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":1064,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[154],"tags":[163,155,156,282,331,159,337,332,333,245,160,338,336,334,335],"class_list":["post-1057","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ocean-conservation","tag-conservation","tag-ocean","tag-ocean-conservation","tag-oceans","tag-pacific-ocean","tag-plastic","tag-plastic-bags","tag-plastic-bottles","tag-plastic-straws","tag-plastic-trash","tag-recycle","tag-reusable-bags","tag-save-our-oceans","tag-straws","tag-sustainable-seafood","cat-154-id"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1057","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1057"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1057\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1067,"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1057\/revisions\/1067"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1064"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1057"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1057"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1057"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}